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Seattle · 8 Oct

Brandi Kruse Says Voters Don't Want Washington's Millionaires' Tax. The Polling Tells a Different Story.

Conservative political commentator Brandi Kruse is a liar, and once again sounding the alarm about Washington's…

Seattle · 7 Oct

Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes Lands Job Selling Surveillance Technology to Law Enforcement

Just two months after being forced out as Seattle's police chief, Barnes is moving into the private surveillance industry, raising questions about the revolving door between policing and the companies that profit from it.

Seattle · 5 Oct

The Ari Hoffman Problem: When Political Activism, Misinformation and Journalism Collide

Ari Hoffman wants to be treated as a journalist. That makes his record relevant. Not his conservative politics.…

Seattle · 30 Sep

Report: Downtown Seattle lost 13,000 jobs in a year, while Bellevue’s tech hub boomed

SEATTLE — A new analysis is putting a massive number on downtown Seattle’s employment struggles: an estimated 13,…

Seattle · 22 Sep

Katie Wilson’s First Seattle Budget Expands Shelter While Cutting City Positions

The mayor’s $9.1 billion proposal protects food assistance and immigrant services, but its plan to close a budget gap includes nearly $50 million in annual General Fund reductions.

Seattle · 11 Sep

Seattle Marks 25 Years Since September 11 at Seattle Center Memorial

Seattle leaders, first responders and community members gathered at Seattle Center on Friday to remember the lives lost 25 years ago.

Seattle · 10 Sep

Seattle’s Business Leaders Are Putting City Hall on Notice Over Public Safety

A coalition of powerful regional employers is demanding faster 911 responses, more visible policing, action against open-air drug markets and new restrictions on encampments. Some of the demands have overwhelming voter support. Others deserve much harder questions.

Seattle · 7 Sep

Seattle Has a Public Safety Problem. Solving It Will Take All of Us.

Public safety is not a left-wing issue or a right-wing issue. It is a responsibility of government, and Seattle needs everyone at the table.

Seattle · 1 Sep

Washington Included in Federal “Voter Fraud” Surge. State Elections Chief Says DHS Never Contacted Him.

The reported operation begins September 1 across nine states. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says he learned about it through the media.

Paid · 29 Aug

THE BACK ROOM: 7 Political Stories I’m Watching Right Now

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Seattle · 27 Aug

BREAKING: Recall Effort Against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Withdrawn

The petitioners behind the effort asked a King County judge to dismiss their case Thursday, abruptly ending the current attempt to remove Seattle’s newly elected mayor from office.

Morning Cup · 27 Aug

The Morning Cup: The CIA Warned Russia Not to Attack NATO

Thursday, August 27, 2026